Manesh Samtani
Manesh manages the news desk and serves as an editor at Regulation Asia. He covers regulatory changes across Asia Pacific that impact banking, capital markets, asset management, and financial services more generally. Manesh is a former trader and investment consultant with a degree in Finance and Banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Crypto / Digital Assets
Key Regulators Weigh in on Cryptocurrencies: CFTC, SEC, BIS
07/02/2018
The US Senate Banking Committee held a fact-finding hearing seeking the views of both the CFTC and SEC chairmen on cryptocurrency regulation.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore, Malaysia Unveil Plans for Cross Border Stock Trading Link
07/02/2018
Link to be operational by year-end; will enable cross-border trading, clearing, settlement of shares between SGX and Bursa Malaysia.
Fintech / Regtech
China Blocks Domestic Investors from Accessing Cryptocurrency Overseas
06/02/2018
Access to foreign websites related to cryptocurrency restricted; search engine and social media advertisements purged.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Orders Internal Inspections at Cryptocurrency Exchanges Nationwide
05/02/2018
All 32 cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan required to submit reports on security and risk management based on 43-item checklist.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Throws Open Door to Global Markets for Domestic Investors
02/02/2018
Individuals with assets between THB50-100mn can invest overseas up to THB1mn per year; securities and derivatives intermediaries set to participate.
AML / KYC
S. Korea Probes Illegal Forex Transactions Using Cryptocurrency
01/02/2018
Korea Customs Service alleges KRW637.5 bn of foreign exchange crimes, including the use of cryptocurrency to conduct forex transactions, foreign remittances, illegal smuggling.
Fintech / Regtech
Bank Indonesia to Trial ‘Digital Rupiah’ in 2018
31/01/2018
The digital currency’s value will be based on the existing currency system, backed by “real assets” and will take into account the inflation rate.
Fintech / Regtech
South Korea Pursues Global Cooperation on Crypto Regulation
31/01/2018
Ministry of Strategy and Finance officials have been sent to Japan to discuss oversight and taxation issues, with plans to also visit US, UK, German authorities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UPDATED – Japan FSA Responds to $530mn Cryptocurrency Theft
31/01/2018
FSA orders Coincheck to improve security, implement preventative measures; will additionally inspect security mechanisms at other cryptocurrency exchanges.
AML / KYC
Crypto Exchanges Back on Track in S.Korea with New Account Guidelines
25/01/2018
Guidelines cover dealings with exchanges, preventing money-laundering, aiding taxation; exchanges to be fined for privacy issues; payments to overseas exchanges blocked.
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